FIRST LOVE BREWING
22 S 8 ST #5 · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee boxing up cooked pizza touching crust of pizza with bare hands.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On cook side of pass through window, marinara sauce, cheese and cut tomatoes not time marked. Items removed from temperature control approximately 15 minutes prior. Items time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on top shelf above make line in kitchen next to condiments. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board on cook line is soiled. Wall dicer in kitchen is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen used to store knife/spatula. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with seven (7) employees working. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training records for employees are expired – some employees that require training do not have certifications. **Warning**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in brewing room are not secured.
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Multiple employee drinks stored in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook working in fryer area.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in chemical room. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk in cooler is not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:59 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.